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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (August 30, 2023) – Alfa Romeo is delighted to announce the rebirth of the “fuoriserie” (custom-built) 33 Stradale, a genuine manifesto of the Italian brand’s capabilities – now and in the future – in terms of style and driving experience. With only 33 exclusive units, aligned with a unique artisan process, the new two-seater coupé combines Alfa Romeo’s heritage and future as a symbol of noble Italian sportsmanship. Continue reading
TURIN, Italy (April 27, 2023) – “Monza – The Temple of Speed” is now available on Alfa Romeo’s official YouTube channel. The fifth and final exciting episode of the digital series takes viewers “behind the scenes and beyond” with the Alfa Romeo F1 Team as they compete in the most popular motor racing contest in the world. The compelling Alfa Romeo series has thrilled motorsports fans from around the globe. It has now reached its compelling conclusion, cumulating over five exciting episodes: Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. (April 13, 2023) – Alfa Romeo announced today the introduction of the new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifogolio 100th Anniversary models, celebrating 100 years passed since the indelible symbol of Alfa Romeo, the Quadrifoglio, made its racing debut.
Limited to just 100 units each globally for the Giulia and Stelvio (200 total), the anniversary models are the result of 100 years of technical excellence, on and off the racetrack. The limited-edition models include celebratory badges, unique design features and exclusive gold finishes to mark the 100th anniversary.
Exclusive content
Burnished 5-hole 19-inch sports alloy wheels for the Giulia, 21-inch for the Stelvio, house exclusive gold brake calipers. The same hue distinguishes the emblem celebrating 100 years of the Quadrifoglio, positioned on the mudguard of both cars. A carbon-fiber grille and mirror caps start a theme that continues through the interior with an innovative 3D finish in real carbon fiber that covers the instrument panel, central tunnel and door panels. A combination of black leather and Alcantara is enhanced by exclusive gold stitching on the dashboard and an embroidered “100” next to the new gold Quadrifoglio logo. The steering wheel is upholstered in leather and Alcantara with black stitching and carbon-fiber inserts.
Ordering for the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadifogolio 100th Anniversary models will open in spring 2023 with availability in the third quarter.
The origins of a legend
A symbol of Italian noble sportiness, the legendary Quadrifoglio has always been synonymous with the brand’s highest-performing creations. This not only holds true for its racing models, but for its most powerful and exclusive road vehicles as well. Reinterpreted for modern day, Centro Stile Alfa Romeo has projected the historical Quadrifoglio logo into the brand’s future while preserving its solidity and elegance.
The Quadrifoglio has been part of Alfa Romeo’s racing and industrial history since the very beginning. It began in 1923 with one of the oldest automobile races in the world, the Targa Florio, the prestigious event that at the beginning of the 20th century transformed Sicily once a year into a famous European “salon.” Intense and incredibly challenging, the race was one of the most important milestones of its time for drivers and could thrust car models and brands into the market. Ugo Sivocci, an accomplished driver in his time, brought home the win with luck on his side, which would make the choice of the Quadrifoglio (a four-leaf clover) more meaningful. With this victory, Alfa Romeo was catapulted onto the Mount Olympus of car manufacturers, inexorably linking the symbol of the Quadrifoglio to the brand’s legendary vehicles and setting the stage for an extensive series of achievements by unforgettable drivers. From the first Grand Prix championship in 1925, and moving on to the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio and 24-hour Le Mans, the brand dominated the international racing scene. However, the lucky symbol soon began to stand out on exclusive road vehicles as well. The glazed Quadrifoglio badge would make its first appearance on a road vehicle with the Giulia Sprint GT Veloce and launch a tradition that continues today. These are the brand’s most powerful versions and are designed for car enthusiasts who have a passion for driving.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (March 31, 2023) – Alfa Romeo today announced the official start of retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale. Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy – one of the company’s most advanced production sites. The Tonale will begin arriving at dealers in June.
The Tonale enters the premium compact CUV segment with standard all-wheel drive, more than 320 miles of total range and a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995. Continue reading
Auburn Hills, Mich. (January 18, 2023) – Alfa Romeo today announced pricing for the all-new 2024 Tonale with a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,995 (excluding $1,595 destination charge).
The premium automotive brand also opened pre-ordering. Customers can now build and price their Alfa Romeo Tonale through alfaromeousa.com and align with their preferred dealer to finalize the purchase. Continue reading
$20,250 – 23,000
Collector status: Buy and drive sparingly
2023 may be the last year to get into a quality Alfa Romeo GTV6 (or GTV-6 domestically) for under $25,000. What could easily be had for well under 10 grand not that long ago has caught the attention of collector-enthusiasts.
Much of the interest has to do with its 2.5-liter Busso V6. Many reviewers have dubbed this the greatest V6 of all time and there was likely no better home for it than under the GTV6’s bonnet. It proved itself under the demands of Group A rallying but also held its own against on the B-roads against the likes of the BMW 635CSi. While not the outright fastest, the Busso, along with the GTV6’s perfect 50/50 weight distribution, makes for spirited driving. And then there’s the sound. In the GTV6, we have what may be the command performance of the Alfasong.
Exceptional examples, particularly the very limited Balocco and Maratona editions, have eclipsed $30,000 and there’s no sign of cooling. But some well-sorted GTV6s do occasionally turn up on auction sites for within our 2023 parameters
Here is a 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider with some Veloce modifications. It is in need of some minor sorting to be a six-figure car, but can be thoroughly enjoyed as is. It is offered by Gullwing Motorcars, priced fairly for a No 3 condition car at $56,500.
The production version of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has been unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, combining scintillating performance with open-top thrills and the unmistakable soundtrack of an Italian, performance-tuned engine and exhaust.
Like its Coupé sibling, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is built around an exotic, ultra-lightweight monocoque chassis, comprised entirely of unilateral, “pre-preg”, carbon fibre layers that delivers material performance that is three-times stronger and seven-times lighter than steel. Because of its inherent rigidity, Alfa Romeo engineers were able to minimise structural differences between the 4C Spider and 4C Coupé: The 4C Spider features a unilateral carbon fibre windscreen frame that is adhered and bolted to the monocoque chassis; a specially-contoured aluminium rollover bar (underneath the “halo”) which provides mounting points for the new rear deck-lid; unique upper body brackets and a high-strength steel engine compartment cross beam to maximise torsional rigidity.
As with the Coupé, the bodywork is made entirely from SMC (sheet moulded compound), a low-density, high-strength composite material that is 20 percent lighter and dimensionally more rigid than steel, and even the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider’s windscreen and side windows have been optimised for lightness, using 10 percent thinner glass to reduce weight by up to 15 percent. While European specifications for the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider have yet to be announced, the weight difference between the Coupé and Spider versions of the U.S.-market models is just 10kg.
The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider shares much of its exterior design with its award-winning Coupé sibling – the changes are focussed purely on the metamorphosis from fixed- to open-top. The Coupé’s glazed engine cover and flowing coupé shape gives way to a more traditional spider form, with pronounced buttresses and a body-coloured engine deck-lid with three functional heat extractors and an aerodynamically tuned spoiler. The rollover structure is housed in a black (or optional carbon fibre) “halo”, creating visual harmony with the carbon fibre windscreen frame, where the attachment points for the removable, stowable cloth roof (or optional carbon fibre hardtop) can also be found.
Other new features to debut on the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Concept include an all-new, titanium exhaust system, mounted centrally with switchable modes which can be altered depending on the driving environment and driver’s mood. Developed by world-renowned exhaust specialists Akrapovic this beautifully crafted system consists of two centrally-mounted tailpipes and computer-optimised asymmetrical mufflers with a dual-mode exhaust valve system and link pipe with resonator to eliminate in-cabin droning. This optional system is finished with carbon fibre bezels on the exhaust tips. Like the 4C Coupe, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider will also be available with the standard and the Racing exhaust system.
In U.S. versions, a new Alpine premium audio system is also offered, with multiple connectivity and media options, including hands-free Bluetooth calling, Bluetooth streaming, USB/iPod/CD/MP3 capabilities, HD radio and SiriusXM satellite radio.
In addition to the existing colours available on the Alfa Romeo 4C a new Giallo (yellow) paint scheme is also offered (with matching accent stitching for the seating, steering wheel and doors available), while a new Tobacco leather interior option is also planned for later in the year.
Four all-new wheel designs also debut, either in 17-inch (front)/18-inch (rear) or 18-inch (front)/19-inch (rear) sizes in Silver or Dark finishes.
Powered by the same, all-aluminium, 240hp, 258 lb.-ft., 1750 TBi engine as the Coupé, performance for the U.S. model is on a par with the hardtop model, with a top speed of 160 MPH and a 0-to-60 MPH time estimated at 4.1-seconds. For the North American market, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is designed with stiffer springs, larger front- and rear-anti-roll, and re-tuned shock absorbers. The technical specification of European models will be announced closer to its launch later in the year.
The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is the latest in a rich bloodline that includes some of the most desirable performance cars in automotive history: the aluminium-bodied 8C 2900 B Touring (1938); the 140mph 1900 C52 “Flying Saucer” (1952) and the car that inspired the 4C, the legendary 33 Stradale (1967) with its revolutionary magnesium-alloy and steel tubular chassis and ground-breaking styling.
The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider was designed by Alfa Romeo Centro Stile will be produced at the Maserati plant in Modena, Italy. It will go on sale in the UK in the summer, with prices and UK specifications announced closer to that time.
December 11, 2014, Sarasota FL – The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest fired up its 13th year with a reception at Lamborghini Sarasota. The event will be held February 20-22, 2015 with a theme honoring the 30th Anniversary of Miami Vice and its car culture. Several guests at the reception got into the spirit, donning their ‘80s attire. While the centerpiece of the weekend will be the exotic cars, several other activities will be taking place, offering something for everyone.
“We continue to grow, drawing entries from as far as Washington state. This year, with the Miami Vice ‘80s theme and one-of-a-kind Cocktail Theater, promises to be our best one yet.” – Marilee Roberts, Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Chair
The weekend begins Friday night, February 20, with a luxury lifestyle reception featuring a silent auction, wine, cocktails, haute cuisine, private jets from presenting sponsor Southern Jet, and a hangar full of exotic cars from Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, Maserati, Mclaren, Rolls Royce, and more. The next day, these cars and many more will line the streets of downtown Sarasota for an up-close-and-personal look. The concours is free and open to the public, with a VIP area presented by Full Moon Productions. A dinner follows, featuring a unique cocktail theater, presented by world-renowned mixologist Rob Floyd, as well as dancing and entertainment. Sunday begins with a rally, touring some of the area’s best driving roads, ending at The Founders Golf Club for a closing brunch.
For the third year, all proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc. For tickets or more information please visit sarasotaexoticcarfest.com.
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Co-chairs Marilee and Gary Roberts
Before they pulled out of the US along with parent company Fiat, Alfa Romeo treated us to one of the most sporting sports tourers that have ever been on these shores: the 164. With perhaps the smoothest V6 ever placed under a hood, even the base model’s 183 hp evoked an Italian, quasi-exotic feel that its chief rivals, the Mercedes-Benz E Class and BMW 5 Series, inherently did not have. It’s little wonder that Enzo Ferrari drove an Alfa Romoe 164 as his commuter. The even more sporting 164 S bumped the horsepower to 200 and added electronically adjustable suspension, bolstered leather seating and aerodynamic skirts and spoilers. While the cladding may not be to everyone’s taste, the driving experience was elevated to a level where it could easily be overlooked. Despite front wheel drive, their 50/50 weight distribution made them de facto driver’s cars. As such, Alfa Romeo made a concerted effort to ensure that they could be driven much longer than previous Alfas. Along with galvanized frames and comprehensive rust proofing, they featured a computer controlled engine management system and two-stage valve timing. With proper maintenance, it’s not unheard of that this driver’s car can be driven well past 200,000 miles. When one comes on the market with less than 80,000 miles, it’s worth noting. This example has not only clocked a mere 76,000 miles, but shines with the care its been given over 13 years or so. Interior is original with excellent patina but no wear. Paint looks to be superb with no signs of fading or oxidation. The cleanliness of the engine is a good indicator that it has been well maintained. With the low mileage, critical maintenance issues like timing chain wear, steering leaks and AC motor may or may not have been addressed, but appreciation for the 164 is rising, particularly for the later 24-valve Qs, but this S is reasonably priced for the miles and condition. Find it here on Craigslist in Fremont CA for $5,900.
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